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Held from 13th to 17th September, the 13th edition of the Monaco Classic Week drew to a close recently, attracting a total of 150 vessels to the waters of the Principality varying from classic yachts to period motor yachts to vintage motorboats.

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Considered by many to be Charles Nicholson’s masterpiece, the 58-metre Creole was the main attraction of the week. Celebrating 90 years since her completion, she was escorted by the 50-metre Trinakria and the ketch Xarifa, both also launched in 1927, to make a grand entrance into Port Hercule to a greeting of horns and cannon fire, trailing a string of Rivas, Chris Crafts and Hacker Crafts in her wake. “This entrance into the harbour with all the owners and their crew saluting Creole was a fantastic moment for us – thank you so much everyone,” said her owner Allegra Gucci.

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The big winner of this edition was the gaff cutter Viola, the 1908-built sailing yacht. Accepting the Monaco Classic Week Trophy, YCM member Kostia Belkin summed up the history of his boat in two words - love and expertise: “As skippers, we know that boats which are loved, remain beautiful forever. I also think expertise is vital to conserving our maritime heritage. Without the teams of marine carpenters, Viola would not be so beautiful.”

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Obtaining the best marks in the La Belle Classe Restoration prize was The Blue Peter, with the Elegance prize won by Elena of London, the replica of the 1911 Nat Herreshoff schooner, Elena.

The jury, presided by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston - the first man to sail non-stop around the world solo - had a difficult task choosing a winner from such a quality field of participants. “It was not at all easy to choose as the standard is so high. And we admire and are grateful to all the owners for their commitment in keeping the boats they love so much still sailing. It is important to pay tribute to them and encourage them. That is why this event is truly unique.”

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The whole Riva family also came together on the water at this year’s event in the YCM Marina to pay tribute to the late, great Carlo Riva, who passed away earlier this year aged 95. Turquoise blue balloons, a colour forever associated with the famous brand and “made in Italy” design, were released, concluding the ceremony which Lia Riva, the engineer’s daughter, attended on the legendary Lipikar. “I was deeply touched by this homage to my father and thank all those who took part.”

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Rendezvous for the 14th Monaco Classic Week – La Belle Classe, will be held from 11th to 15th September 2019.

Photos by Carlo Borlenghi

Classic superyacht Creole victorious at Monaco Classic Week

The American shipyard Hacker Craft will be present at the upcoming Palm Beach International Boat Show this year, displaying two new models. The first ever Hacker Craft constructed with a fibreglass hull, as well as a 30’ sports model.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/152851/image/large-206f0881b93fefae81487e80810765bb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/152851">Measuring 27’ in length with a beam of 7’3”, the first fibreglass vessel features a swim platform and boarding package, as well as underwater LED lighting and bow thruster. Priced at $325,000, the company’s President and CEO George Badcock, comments, “Over the years prospective customers have asked if we make a fiberglass hull, and we decided to introduce this model to meet that demand.”The company will also display a 30’ Sport model with a mahogany hull. Featuring a Vetus bow thruster, a cooler in the floor and a sunpad as optional extra installations, she is priced at $299,000.The 30th Palm Beach International Boat Show will be held from the 26th to 29th March 2015.By Gemma Fottles

Hacker Craft's two new models at Palm Beach

US based company Hacker-Craft are set to introduce their first ever vessel with a fibreglass hull at the Yacht &amp; Brokerage Show in Miami Beach which begun yesterday.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/152655/image/large-1def9bf9fb9ad28a605f25390a93d93a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/152655">President and CEO of the company, George Badcock, comments, “Over the years prospective customers have asked if we make a fiberglass hull, and we decided to introduce this model to meet that demand.” The new model will measure 27’ in length with a 7’3’’ beam. Features include a swim platform and boarding package, a bright finished engine compartment and underwater LED lighting.As well as introducing their inaugural fibreglass vessel, Hacker-Craft will also be displaying a 32’ Sport Twin XL vessel at the show in Miami. Measuring 32’ in length, the Sport Twin XL has a beam of 8’3’’ and a draught of 28’. Features include a fresh water holding tank with a sink, a mahogany picnic table, a refrigerator and a team swimming platform.Hacker-Craft is currently present at this year’s Yacht &amp; Brokerage Show in Miami Beach, at Ramp 3; Downeast Cove 9-10, on Collins Avenue.By Gemma Fottles

Hacker-Craft's new limousine tender

The Hacker Boat Company, Inc. has built a 33’ tender for the 242’ mega yacht Odessa II. “This is a new design for us, one that speaks to the needs of the mega yacht industry,” said George Badcock, president and CEO of the company.<iframe allowfullscreen="" height="282" mozallowfullscreen="" src="//player.vimeo.com/video/83506219" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="500"></iframe>“We are delighted to have had the opportunity to build the tender for a yacht as large and beautiful as Odessa II. We are now working on potential tenders for several other yachts, and look forward to growing our tender business.”The deck is constructed of mahogany and the hull and topsides of okume/epoxy/fiberglass.Hacker Craft Ken Rawley 518-543-6666 <a href="mailto:kjr@hackerboat.com?subject=Article%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">kjr@hackerboat.com</a> <a href="http://www.hackerboat.com/" target="_blank">www.hackerboat.com</a>

Hacker Boat Company builds tender for mega yacht Odessa II

Hacker-Craft is displaying the Neiman Marcus Edition at Yacht &amp; Brokerage Show in Miami Beach, which starts today, and runs to to 20th. The Neiman Marcus Edition Hacker-Craft will be at ramp 16, slip 313. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/138197/image/large-751319a23ba579e47561e42f934f5e52.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/138197">A combination of cutting edge technology and retro glamour, the 27’ all mahogany speedboat is hand built by master boat builders who labored more than 1400 hours to build this magnificent vessel. The gleaming hull and decks have 15 coats of varnish. The boat’s richly appointed interior boasts Neiman Marcus - style luxuries: such as a sterling silver plaque on the dashboard identifying the boat as a “Neiman Marcus Edition Hacker-Craft”, a liquor cabinet with crystal decanters, a monogrammed humidor, a matched set of monogrammed towels, champagne glasses, cocktail glasses, napkins, and much more. The boat is powered by a Mercury Marine 8.2 High Output 425 horsepower engine (CE compliant). Since 1939, Neiman Marcus has issued an annual Christmas catalog, a tradition of unusual and extravagant gifts not sold in its stores. In 1952, Stanley Marcus introduced a new tradition of having extravagant and unusual gifts in each year's Christmas catalog, The Christmas Book. At one point, the Neiman Marcus Christmas catalog carried the distinction of being the item most stolen from recipients' mailboxes, prompting a Chicago postmaster to suggest the company switch to enclosing the catalogs in plain brown wrappers. Hacker-Craft +1 866 540 5546 <a href="mailto:hackerlegacy@hackerboat.com?subject=Article%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">hackerlegacy@hackerboat.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.hackerboat.com">www.hackerboat.com</a>